Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news on summer restaurant employment, indecisiveness ordering, online ordering trends, and the world's best cities for food. ” The restaurant industry is the nation’s training ground.

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Online Ordering Ordering Hiring 2024 391

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of dramatic Valentine's Day shift, best food scenes, and the evolution of c-store foodservice. As they grapple with rising costs across their supply chain, 71 percent of restaurants plan to increase prices this year.

Marketing 221

Marketing Loyalty Program 2025 2024 221

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JANUARY 5, 2024

New York restaurant owners must maintain compliance with laws and regulations on multiple levels: statewide regulations, federal guidance, and local ordinances. The result is a complex patchwork of laws that varies from place to place. The restaurant then retaliated against the staff member who reported the violation.

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Cash Management Tip Distribution Employee Relations 195

7 Shifts

JANUARY 5, 2024

New York restaurant owners must maintain compliance with laws and regulations on multiple levels: statewide regulations, federal guidance, and local ordinances. The result is a complex patchwork of laws that varies from place to place. The restaurant then retaliated against the staff member who reported the violation.

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Cash Management Tip Distribution Employee Relations 195

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 13, 2023

California has some of the strongest, most employee-friendly tip laws in the country. California’s law differences make it almost like another country unto itself, and can trip up even established restaurateurs. It’s also more generous to employees on several points. Credit any part of the tip against an employee's wages.

Restaurant Law 221

Restaurant Law Tip Distribution Employee Relations Customer Service 221

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 23, 2024

According to Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees , effective July 1, 2024, the salary threshold will increase to the equivalent of an annual salary of $43,888 and increase to $58,656 on January 1, 2025. million employees, and create an additional $1.2

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Government 2025 Employee Relations Restaurant Law 275

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DECEMBER 6, 2023

Tip laws differ from national standards in some areas, and staying on top of potential changes as bills make their way through the legislative process takes time and energy. Restaurant owners can breathe a sigh of relief that the complex and potentially expensive “fair workweek bill” didn’t pass. What is the minimum wage in Colorado?

Tip Distribution 221

Tip Distribution Restaurant Law Employee Relations 2023 221

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

California has some of the strongest, most employee-friendly tip laws in the country. California’s law differences make it almost like another country unto itself, and can trip up even established restaurateurs. It’s also more generous to employees on several points. Credit any part of the tip against an employee's wages.

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Tip Distribution Employee Relations Customer Service 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 20, 2024

The ban also will not apply to existing causes of action where the cause of action related to a non-compete clause accrued prior to the effective date. The primary difference between the FTC’s new rule and current California law is that, in California, a prior non-compete agreement with a senior executive would not be enforceable.

Restaurant Law 251

Restaurant Law Employee Relations 2024 Operations 251

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Tip laws differ from national standards in some areas, and staying on top of potential changes as bills make their way through the legislative process takes time and energy. Restaurant owners can breathe a sigh of relief that the complex and potentially expensive “fair workweek bill” didn’t pass. What is the minimum wage in Colorado?

Tip Distribution 195

Tip Distribution Restaurant Law Employee Relations 2023 195

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Selling a restaurant can be a major decision for many reasons. One of the main reasons is to cut losses due to financial challenges, with 52% of restaurant owners saying high operating and food costs are really cutting into their profits. If restaurants in your area sell at a multiple of 2.5

2024 195

2024 Document Point of Sale Cash Management 195

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JUNE 16, 2024

million worldwide, and in 2023, there were about 749,404 restaurants in the United States alone. This is where being well-equipped with a fool-proof restaurant marketing plan comes in. How do you create a good restaurant marketing strategy? Devise a strategy that works specifically for you.

Marketing 195

Marketing 2024 Email Marketing Social Media 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

In a State of the Restaurant industry report, the Natiional Restaurant Association sees a return to normal with predicted sales growth in 2023. Other top research lists how impactful the Super Bowl was for restaurants, the state of gift cards and top pizza cities.

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2023 Consumer Goods 2022 Point of Sale 508

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of LTO impact, influencer impact and no-show fees. 2024 By the Numbers Participants reported continued food and labor cost increases with slight shifts compared to the end of 2023.

Influencer 251

Influencer Pricing 2024 Social Media 251

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Please send plant-based news to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Good Food Restaurant Scorecard. The third annual Good Food Restaurant Scorecard ranks the top 100 restaurant chains in the U.S. This data covers U.S. to its menu.

Hospitality 459

Hospitality Food Consumer Goods 2019 459

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders and experts for their insights on what will impact restaurants in 2020 and the response was overwhelming. Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education. Plant-based Menu Items.

2020 345

2020 Kitchen Safety Consumer Goods Point of Sale 345

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JULY 1, 2024

Running a bar is a lucrative business, proven by the fact that this industry is estimated to be valued at a whopping $36 billion in 2024. However, note that bar profit margins vary due to various factors like tax rates, licensing laws, customer demographics, and the cost of living in your area. These regulations vary from city to city.

Bar 221

Bar License Food Supply Restaurant Law 221

Society Insurance

MARCH 4, 2025

Below, they share more information on what a nuclear verdict is, a state of the union of nuclear verdicts, and precautions for restaurants to take to better protect themselves against these devastating verdicts. Ideally, nuclear verdicts would be eliminated in favor of fair and just verdicts for restaurants. What is a nuclear verdict?

Insurance 52

Insurance 2025 Food Safety 2013 52

Delaget

JANUARY 8, 2025

New Hartford, NY January 2, 2025 PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) (PAR Technology or PAR), a global foodservice technology company, today announced its acquisition of Delaget, LLC (Delaget), a leading provider of restaurant analytics and business intelligence solutions. The transaction closed on December 31, 2024.

Technology 52

Technology 2025 Cash Management 2001 52

Touch Bistro

AUGUST 11, 2021

hour, restaurant operators are starting to think about how they will adjust their businesses to a $15 restaurant minimum wage. and provinces in Canada) have already increased their restaurant minimum wage and tipped minimum wage in the past few years. Will the Rising Restaurant Minimum Wage Affect Me? In the U.S.,

2021 98

2021 Restaurant Law 2022 Seasonal Menu 98

SpotOn

JUNE 5, 2024

Restaurants and other small businesses operate on slim margins. For this reason, many restaurants and other small businesses implement some kind of fee to offset operating expenses without skyrocketing prices for their customers.   Service fees A service fee pays for services related to the business's main product.

Small Business 52

Small Business Restaurant Law Customer Service Pricing 52

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features dining trends, hiring trends, tech trends, brunch trends, alcohol trends, and egg prices. Despite the fact that consumers are paying more to visit and order from restaurants this year – 12.5

Pricing 251

Pricing Technology 2025 Point of Sale 251

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest restaurant sales stats, brand loyalty, Valentine's Day spending plans and more. The fourth quarter was not good for restaurant sales; each month posted worse same-store sales growth than the previous month, according to Black Box Guest Intelligence. Same-Store Sales Fall.

2021 333

2021 Point of Sale Guest Recovery Travel 333

EATER

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Photo-illustration by Lille Allen As climate change drives temperatures up, restaurant staff face uncomfortable, even unsafe, conditions without heat regulations to keep them from harm. Now, some workers are taking matters into their own hands. This story was produced in collaboration with Civil Eats.

Kitchen Safety 362

Kitchen Safety Front of House Employee Relations Food Safety 362

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that, by 2024, 25 percent of the U.S. But, declining rates of retirement savings and employees’ need for continuing healthcare are also major drivers in employees working into their later years. Does this growing “age gap” in the workplace raise concerns for employers?

Employee Relations 427

Employee Relations Training 2007 Customer Experience 427

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

If you run a restaurant in Colorado without clearly understanding the labor laws governing how you do business, you could be setting yourself up for trouble. Colorado restaurants must meet other legal requirements that govern food safety, alcohol service, compensation, overtime, breaks, and child labor.

Restaurant Law 221

Restaurant Law Food Safety Employee Relations Article 221

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature restaurant community support endeavors, new tech and a little holiday fun. launched the Ocean Spray Farmers for Chefs Alliance with the goal of helping as many qualifying independent restaurants as possible cover rent, utilities, and payroll costs. Supporting Independents.

Mobile Ordering 367

Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Online Ordering Food Truck 367

EATER

MARCH 21, 2023

McDonald’s employees walk out during a Fight for $15 protest. David McNew/Getty Images The FAST Recovery Act, which sets much-needed workplace standards for fast-food workers, will be in the hands of California voters in 2024 This story was originally published on Civil Eats. And with a son at home, she needed that pay.

Food 244

Food Food Safety Restaurant Law Franchise 244

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In April 2024, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) published a new rule that significantly increases the salary threshold for exempt employees: how do these changes impact the restaurant industry? However, employees can be exempt from these requirements if certain tests are satisfied.

Employee Relations 251

Employee Relations Restaurant Law 2025 2024 251

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features an economic report from Yelp, super Super Bowl stats, delivery trends, megatrends, best cities for BBQ and top venues. Restaurant, food, and nightlife businesses were collectively down by 1.3 Fast-food restaurants also took a hit, down 1.5

2020 480

2020 Loyalty Program 2019 Point of Sale 480

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Florida tip laws, just like the broader set of Florida restaurant labor laws , can be tricky to navigate. Restaurant owners and managers must keep up with a steadily rising minimum wage (including tipped minimum wage), overtime laws, and other state-specific labor laws. Who qualifies as a tipped employee?

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Employee Relations Cash Management 2024 195

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Florida tip laws, just like the broader set of Florida restaurant labor laws , can be tricky to navigate. Restaurant owners and managers must keep up with a steadily rising minimum wage (including tipped minimum wage), overtime laws, and other state-specific labor laws. Who qualifies as a tipped employee?

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Employee Relations Cash Management 2024 195

EATER

MARCH 18, 2024

Update: 3/18/2024: This story was originally published November 10, 2017. The vision was for a kind of “chefs without borders” program where chefs would enact positive change, globally, using knowledge and resources related to their professions. Here’s how the chef-led organization got started. to provide free meals to U.S.

Tip Distribution 271

Tip Distribution Kitchen Safety Food Truck 2010 271

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. The Restaurant Rescue Plan establishes a $25 billion grant program for restaurants hurt by the pandemic and was based on the RESTAURANTS Act.

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2021 Food Safety Insurance Uniforms 402

EATER

JANUARY 17, 2025

Thomas Barwick/Getty Images The recent termination of workers in New York and Boston highlights the vulnerability of restaurant employees without legal status In 2005, Fulton Fish Market, which supplies New York City with nearly half its seafood , left the Seaport for a new location in the South Bronx. By 2022, after a $194.6

Employee Relations 284

Employee Relations Entertainment Fine Dining Restaurant Law 284